DENSITY AND REBOUND OF SHREDDED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

摘要

The Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (SLVSWMF) in Salt Lake City, Utah, is considering changing how municipal solid waste (MSW) is managed. Specifically, the SLVSWMF is planning to shred all incoming MSW prior to landfilling. Landfilled solid waste at the SLVSWMF is mixed and typical of MSW in the United States, consisting of incompressible and compressible types of waste. Shredding solid waste would alter the density and void volume of MSW, creating a more easily compactable mass. Increased compaction would allow for more mass to be landfilled, ultimately saving volume and increasing the lifespan of the landfill.